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LP08 RRO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,360 mi
Last recorded84,360 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 RRO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 84,360 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel sitting inward like camber is out requires further investigation all components check to be ok visually

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes seeping (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 84,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel sitting inward like camber is out requires further investigation all components check to be ok visually

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes seeping (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 73,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 65,620 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 65,620 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 53,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2015 41,834 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 29,299 miles

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear

rear exhaust mounting braket snapped

Fail 16 Dec 2013 29,299 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear

rear exhaust mounting braket snapped

Pass 27 Oct 2012 21,235 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag lamp on

Pass 14 Sep 2012 121,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

Pass 17 May 2011 20,981 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

airbag warning light on on dash

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s/f tyres slight wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 16 May 2011 20,981 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

airbag warning light on on dash

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s/f tyres slight wear on inner and outer edges

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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LP08 RRO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP08 RRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LP08 RRO registered?

LP08 RRO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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